Animals are Magical

[Johnnycomelately]

Longform post on the critters which/who returned from dry land to a watery life. L = 40:03.

This is the first “live” Tyrrell museum lecture in several years, and it is only via remote app, audio and supporting pics.

They folded the live lectures when Covid hit, I missed my planned road trip. Van life, which I later did elsewhere.

I quit at the funny part, 22:23, “…and then they’re ancestraly upright because they’re male um males mammals”. Quit for the fun, like on a high note, thanks George Costanza. Also, to miss the standard bleating about climate change that this chan now always ends with. You can tell me if I’m right or wrong, but I no longer care.

Going for a Swim: Influences of Terrestrial Ancestry on Land-to-Sea Transformations

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology
21.9K subscribers

Today:

“Presented by Dr. Kiersten Formoso, Rutgers University, March 20, 2025.

Aquatic tetrapods like mosasaurs and whales are united in fins, flippers, and streamlined bodies. However, the land ancestors of these animals had very different body forms and locomotion. In this talk, Dr. Kiersten Formoso discusses how these ancestral starting points might have influenced evolution into aquatic environments.”

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=HKOGoxmBTqU

Edit: have watched the remainder. She sounds competent and interesting to the end, and no mention of climate change. Hallelulia!

[Bluegreen]

He-e-e-ere I am!

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/ClownWorld_/status/1906540411906306298

Clown World ™ 🤡

Let him enjoy his meal without being bothered.

[Eva2]

[rgray222]

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=QBdlH3ISfoU

[Johnnycomelately]

Sometimes critters, bird hatchling here, have a tough go at first.

She Hatched in My Hand... Then I Saw Her Legs

A Chick Called Albert
3.54M subscribers

Posted April 4, 2025

“Witness the incredible moment a Cape Barren gosling hatched right in my hands! But this little one faced a challenge from the start: splayed legs that made walking impossible. Follow her heartwarming journey as I use a simple rubber band method to help her stand tall and grow strong.”

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ceeqT_Z_L4s

[Rawhide68]

I had to put to an end to my loved Caramelle.A 16 year old cat lady
Can you imagine the ,
I'll just leave it there

whole she left




They gave her 1 shott to calm down right, next shot they wondered her veins, first her left paw, no luck there, Then the right paw, and they found a vein to kill her

Im still in schock crying trying to make sense of her death

Any comments are welcome from you in the forum.
What do you do when your pets die?

[Ricker]

Posted by Rawhide68 (here)
I had to put to an end to my loved Caramelle.A 16 year old cat lady
Can you imagine the ,
I'll just leave it there

whole she left




They gave her 1 shott to calm down right, next shot they wondered her veins, first her left paw, no luck there, Then the right paw, and they found a vein to kill her

Im still in schock crying trying to make sense of her death

Any comments are welcome from you in the forum.
What do you do when your pets die?

I had to put down my 13 yo Boxer Macy. She was my side kick. In her later years her eyes began to fade. Her hips would give out while we were hiking and I would carry her. Then she would stare at the wall and bark. Broke my heart. Eventually I had to consider her quality of life over my attachment to her. The vet complimented my decision and said I would not believe the animals people would drag in near death with their owners begging him to save them. Time..It takes time my friend. I share your pain.

Ricker

[Rawhide68]

Maybe I'm overreacting.
I'm just crushed , and need a while to think, or feel?
take a deep breath
Thanks for all input

OK I'm drunk and I need friends sometimes
so this is not the best forum, but I have no other friends

So cheers for my cat Caramelle 16 yearth almost, she fought the cancer.
I ignored it unknowingly for too long

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=AA4jBWlzY7A

[wondering]

Our animal companions touch us in ways humans just don't, and leave us inconsolable....it's the price we pay for the gift of their accompaniment in our lives...good for you for helping her to the other side and staying with her. I know she is very grateful for that, and I really believe you will meet her again, Rawhide68

[Harmony]

Posted by Rawhide68 (here)
Maybe I'm overreacting.
I'm just crushed , and need a while to think, or feel?
take a deep breath
Thanks for all input

OK I'm drunk and I need friends sometimes
so this is not the best forum, but I have no other friends

So cheers for my cat Caramelle 16 yearth almost, she fought the cancer.
I ignored it unknowingly for too long

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=AA4jBWlzY7A

Dear Rawhide68 (but really, your real name), your companion Caramelle lived to such a good age for a cat, you must know you did a wonderful job of looking after her, and it is apparent she stayed as long as she could.


As Wondering has posted above, animal companions can be so unconditionally loving and understand us like no other being can. I have had to let go of many of my dearest companions over the years and remember each one and their unique essence. Sometimes I have had a “visit” from them, but not so often once they know I am ok and they are ok where they are until we meet again.


Somehow, another being has come along in my life that can share our temporary existence here and brings a fullness that comes from caring and sharing for each others hearts and to grow even more.


I listend to this video embedded below that was posted by Helvetic here a few days ago. It is a wonderful conversation between Gary Zukav and Amrit Sandhu where they discuss many related topics including the great loss of Amrit Sandhu’s dearest pet. Also discussed is Gary Zukav’s experience of loosing his beloved partner Linda. Included are ways to deal with that loss by looking within ourselves with a loving heart and perspective that can help us deal with the loss we feel in our lives, yet with the larger intertwined continuation of how we move from one existence into the next, or “returning home”. You will be in my thoughts Rawhide and your dear Caramelle too.

Gary Zukav | 2025—2027: Humanity's Biggest Shift has Begun | Apr. 2, 2025

Source: Amrit Sandhu youtube

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=XuY0pnOIpio

Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=XuY0pnOIpio



Description:

Gary Zukav explores humanity's profound shift from a five-sensory to a multi-sensory species. He introduces authentic power, rooted in emotional awareness and responsible choices, contrasting it with external power's illusion. Zukav delves into the soul's journey, emphasizing intuition and the heart's wisdom over intellect.

He tackles the pain of powerlessness, the nature of good and evil, and shares personal stories of loss, including the tragic death of his son. The dialogue navigates the complexities of relationships, the significance of spiritual partnerships, and the transformative potential of challenges. Zukav's insights offer a roadmap for navigating this evolutionary leap, urging listeners to embrace their authentic power and engage consciously with their spiritual growth.


Timestamps:

00:00 Emotional Awareness and Personal Experiences
03:21 The Transformation of Human Consciousness
06:38 Grounding in Authentic Power
09:29 Creating Authentic Power through Emotional Literacy
12:31 Responsible Choices and Their Impact
15:13 Navigating Grief and Personal Struggles
18:36 Reflection on Personal Growth and Choices
26:13 The Pain of Powerlessness and the Journey to Authentic Power
31:42 Heartfulness Meditation: A Path to Love and Wholeness
39:47 The Power of Choice: Gratitude Over Grief
42:56 Judgment vs. Discernment: Understanding Our Responses
49:16 The Nature of Memory and the Present Moment
55:20 The Shift in Consciousness: Aligning with the Soul
01:05:05 Navigating Frightened Parts of the Self
01:07:46 The Journey of Awareness and Choice

[onawah]

There is one comforting thought I can share which a friend of mine told me.
She is a psychic and has had many conversations with pets, which she then shared with the pet owners.
...Who often remarked that she told them things no one could logically have known.
She said that many pets have told her that they have incarnated numerous times as the pets of the same human beings, with whom they have strong and growing emotional connections.
So you may discover your cat coming back to you in another form.

Posted by Rawhide68 (here)
I had to put to an end to my loved Caramelle.A 16 year old cat lady
Can you imagine the ,
I'll just leave it there

whole she left




They gave her 1 shott to calm down right, next shot they wondered her veins, first her left paw, no luck there, Then the right paw, and they found a vein to kill her

Im still in schock crying trying to make sense of her death

Any comments are welcome from you in the forum.
What do you do when your pets die?

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/_emergent_/status/1908321001961906289

Woman rescues a bald eagle 🦅, injured in the road, and nurses it back to health.

This is very symbolic, of what the whole country needs. 🙏🇺🇲

— Emergent Perspective (@_emergent_) April 5, 2025



https://x.com/catturd2/status/1908467734788141434

Catturd ™
@catturd2
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Looks like my house 😂
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Nature is Amazing ☘️

@AMAZlNGNATURE
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this guy adopted 45 dogs that were going to be put to sleep and made his house into a giant dog sanctuary 😭😭

[Bill Ryan]

This absolutely belongs here, a new post by Ravenlocke on the Myanmar/Burma Earthquake thread.

Look closely at the photos... they may bring a tear to your eye.

~~~

https://x.com/domdyer70/status/1907763346977280397

[Bluegreen]

Old fogies keep rockin'

'Seemingly impossible': Endangered tortoise becomes first-time mom at 100 years old




“Mommy”

An endangered giant tortoise has become the oldest first-time mom of her species after having her first babies at around 100 years old.

Philadelphia Zoo recently hatched eggs laid by an elderly western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise (Chelonoidis niger porteri), named Mommy. Her exact age is unknown, but Mommy has been at the zoo for more than 90 years.

Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises are critically endangered in their native home of the Galápagos Islands, and there are fewer than 50 kept in U.S. zoos. This is the first time Philadelphia Zoo has hatched western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoises in its more than 150-year history, according to a statement released by the zoo.

"This is a significant milestone in the history of Philadelphia Zoo, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this news with our city, region, and the world," Jo-Elle Mogerman, the president and CEO of Philadelphia Zoo, said in the statement. "Mommy arrived at the Zoo in 1932, meaning anyone that has visited the Zoo for the last 92 years has likely seen her."

Published 4th April 2025 by Patrick Pester – Live Science
https://www.livescience.com/animals/...-100-years-old

[mountain_jim]

Jurassic Park here we come?

(dang - right after I posted, I see the new thread on this subject)


https://x.com/colossal/status/1909247817672957959

Colossal Biosciences®
@colossal

SOUND ON. You’re hearing the first howl of a dire wolf in over 10,000 years. Meet Romulus and Remus—the world’s first de-extinct animals, born on October 1, 2024.

The dire wolf has been extinct for over 10,000 years. These two wolves were brought back from extinction using genetic edits derived from a complete dire wolf genome, meticulously reconstructed by Colossal from ancient DNA found in fossils dating back 11,500 and 72,000 years. This moment marks not only a milestone for us as a company but also a leap forward for science, conservation, and humanity. From the beginning, our goal has been clear: “To revolutionize history and be the first company to use CRISPR technology successfully in the de-extinction of previously lost species.” By achieving this, we continue to push forward our broader mission on—accepting humanity’s duty to restore Earth to a healthier state.

But this isn’t just our moment—it’s one for science, our planet, and humankind. All of which we love and are passionate about. Now, close your eyes and listen to that howl once more. Think about what this means for all of us.

[Tintin]

This is such fun. A window cleaner plays with cats

Source: https://x.com/AuraWithCats/status/1909431074368680261

[Ravenlocke]

https://x.com/China_Fact/status/1909506620595564549

[Tintin]

Simply fabulous!

[mountain_jim]

https://x.com/catturd2/status/1910345622604882322

Crystal Hope
@CrystalHope1979
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1h
🤣 He’s having the time of his life!